Pyongyang

As North Korean leader celebrated his birthday, giant loudspeakers at the border blasted out 'Bang, Bang, Bang'

Beijing mouthpiece blames 'hostile policies' for North Korea's defiance of global sanctions.

Trump proposes to 'start charging them tax or start cutting them off' if China does not respond.

The UN's 15-member council 'strongly condemns' Pyongyang's actions, but fails to agree on immediate measures.

White House condemns North Korea for violations of UN regulations.

North Korean dictator struck rare conciliatory note urging open-minded talks with Seoul.

Kim Yang-gon was in charge of ties with South Korea and his death could leave a vacuum in cross-border dealings.

Pyongyang regime comes up with customised and highly-encrypted operating system, RedStar.

Pyongyang's rubberstamp Supreme Court gives life sentence to Hyeon Soo Lim.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un urges country's banking officials to undertake 'revolutionary measures'.

Vice-ministers of the 2 countries expected to discuss border tensions and reunion of families.

Kim Jong-un claims his country has developed hydrogen bombs for its nuclear arsenal.

North Korea marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3 December in Pyongyang.

Pyongyang pours scorn on North Korea and Islamic State nexus speculation.

Seoul examining Pyongyang talks offer to ease tensions in peninsula.

Pyongyang designates vast area as no-sail zone sparking rumours over ballistic missile launch.

North Korean leader punishes his China point man for unspecified reasons.

South Korean media had said the dictatorial regime in north was planning another test in the Punggye-ri area.

US secretary of state's visit seen as a show of solidarity with American ally.

North Korean's leader threaten the US with his country's military during an anniversary parade.

South Korean national Joo Won-moon to be received by Seoul at truce village of Panmunjom.

North Korean workers and military personnel will receive 100% of their monthly salaries as special bonus.

Pyongyang says Yongbyon nuclear complex has been renewed and is now fully operational.

Pyongyang warns not to misinterpret hard-won inter-Korean deal, else it would lead to confrontation.

Pyongyang says several buildings destroyed in Rason special economic zone.

The dictator said North's nuclear deterrence and military muscle, and not negotiations, secured the deal.

Seoul agrees to stop loudspeaker broadcasts and seeks further talks with Pyongyang.

North Korea is to 'apologise' for laying landmine - the South will dismantle contentious loudspeakers.

South Korean and American forces reportedly mulling mobilising B-52 bombers and nuclear-powered submarine.

North Korea reported to be moving naval craft and other military assets to frontline.